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In August 2017 the United Kingdom Anti-Doping (UKAD) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Rangi Chase after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cocaine. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete filed a statement in his defence.
The Athlete gave a prompt admission and stated that he had used cocaine out-of-competition in a context unrelated to sports performance.
UKAD accepted the Athlete’s explanation and decides on 1 November 2017 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the sample collection, i.e. on 14 July 2017.